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An '''OS world''' is an OWOT world intended to mimic an operating system found on one's computer. | An '''OS world''' is an OWOT world intended to mimic an [[wikipedia:Operating_system|operating system found on one's computer.]] | ||
== Community reception == | |||
<blockquote>"''I hate those fake OS worlds so fucking much it’s just a bunch of links in a rectangle.'' | |||
''Mass produced low effort SLOP and then they act like it’s a masterpiece they toiled away for years making like bfr if I had a little sister she could take like 10 mins making a better version.''" | |||
'''- [[D9eoead]]'''</blockquote> | |||
== Non-scripted OS worlds == | |||
Worlds that mimic operating systems without the use of scripts. They contain ASCII replicas of webpages that users can navigate using coordinate links. | |||
=== /notos === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/notos /notos] was created on September 25th, 2019. | |||
=== OutcastOS === | |||
Created by [[OUTCAST]] on December 30th, 2019. | |||
The world was unclaimed and wiped at an unknown point. | |||
=== /NoName === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/NoName /NoName] was created by [[Katiserie]] on June 26th, 2020. | |||
=== /CvOS === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/cvos /cvos] was created by [[Cv]] on March 21st, 2021. | |||
=== /slOS === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/slOS /slOS] was created by Katiserie on March 29th, 2021. | |||
=== /AftonOS === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/AftonOS /AftonOS] was created by [[AndreiXYZ]] on March 29th, 2021. | |||
=== /GracieOS === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/GracieOS /GracieOS] was created by [[Gracie]] on April 1st, 2021. | |||
=== /computer.yes === | |||
Created by [[Meimei]] on November 28th, 2022. | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/computer.yes /computer.yes] was updated throughout 2022 and was even made WOTD at one point. Much of its paths have been left unfinished due to burnout. Despite this, the world is memorable for containing some of the best art on Our World of Text.<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | |||
File:Meimei computer cat.png | |||
File:Meimei computer flowers.png | |||
File:Meimei computer room.png | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== /computer.maybe === | |||
By [[Bzuki]], who also created a large amount of sequels to this world. | |||
The world (and its sequels) are often criticized for being low effort. | |||
== Scripted OS worlds == | |||
Simulated operating systems that are interactive through the use of scripts. | |||
=== /Hello173/os === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/Hello173/os /Hello173/os] was created on October 17th, 2025, shortly after [[Hello]] returned from a long hiatus. | |||
It enabled users to interact with a working (albeit simple) operating system using [[comu]] links. Functions included typing into a notepad and creating documents/folders. | |||
On October 19th, 2025, Hello added an MP4 player that allowed users to record the computer's screen.<gallery mode="packed" heights="300"> | |||
File:Hello os 1.gif | |||
File:Hello os 2.gif | |||
File:Hello os recording 1.gif|Playing an MP4 file | |||
File:Hello os recording 3.gif|Playing a recording of the OS' shutdown animation | |||
File:Hello os recording 2.gif|Recording the screen | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== /guivostop === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/guivostop /guivostop], which ran briefly on December 24th, 2025, was a [https://www.vmware.com/topics/virtual-machine virtual machine] controlled by commands in [[chat]]. It was created by [[Ponali]].<gallery mode="packed"> | |||
File:Guivostop commands.png|Commands in chat | |||
File:Guivostop terminal.png|Terminal | |||
File:Guivostop browsh.png|"Browsh" | |||
File:Guivostop google.png|Google | |||
File:Guivostop owot.png|Accessing OWOT | |||
File:Guivostop doom.png|Playing ''DOOM'' | |||
File:Guivostop restarted.png|Restarting | |||
File:Guivostop train.png|Playing an ASCII train animation | |||
File:Guivostop star wars.png|Playing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJAbbRh9q4k Telnet ''Star Wars''] | |||
File:Guivostop breaking bad.png|Attempting to play ''Breaking Bad'' | |||
File:Guivostop denied.png|"Permission denied" | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== /owoterm === | |||
[https://ourworldoftext.com/owoterm /owoterm] is a sequel to /guivostop which was released on January 10th, 2026. See a recording of it [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL9OSuam7M4 here]. | |||
[[File:Owoterm.png|center|thumb|Stopping for the day]] | |||
[[File:Can we kill off you.png|center|thumb|507x507px|An anon attempted to use the "Text input" area on the world to access a variety of porn sites, succeeding at least once.]] | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | |||
File:Owoterm train.gif|Linux steam locomotive animation | |||
File:Owoterm nyan cat.gif|www.nyan.cat | |||
File:Owoterm rickroll.gif|[[Guest-1052]] attempting to play a rickroll (Sped up 8x) | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:Worlds]] | |||
[[Category:Compilation pages]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:55, 11 January 2026
An OS world is an OWOT world intended to mimic an operating system found on one's computer.
Community reception
"I hate those fake OS worlds so fucking much it’s just a bunch of links in a rectangle.
Mass produced low effort SLOP and then they act like it’s a masterpiece they toiled away for years making like bfr if I had a little sister she could take like 10 mins making a better version."
- D9eoead
Non-scripted OS worlds
Worlds that mimic operating systems without the use of scripts. They contain ASCII replicas of webpages that users can navigate using coordinate links.
/notos
/notos was created on September 25th, 2019.
OutcastOS
Created by OUTCAST on December 30th, 2019.
The world was unclaimed and wiped at an unknown point.
/NoName
/NoName was created by Katiserie on June 26th, 2020.
/CvOS
/cvos was created by Cv on March 21st, 2021.
/slOS
/slOS was created by Katiserie on March 29th, 2021.
/AftonOS
/AftonOS was created by AndreiXYZ on March 29th, 2021.
/GracieOS
/GracieOS was created by Gracie on April 1st, 2021.
/computer.yes
Created by Meimei on November 28th, 2022.
/computer.yes was updated throughout 2022 and was even made WOTD at one point. Much of its paths have been left unfinished due to burnout. Despite this, the world is memorable for containing some of the best art on Our World of Text.
/computer.maybe
By Bzuki, who also created a large amount of sequels to this world.
The world (and its sequels) are often criticized for being low effort.
Scripted OS worlds
Simulated operating systems that are interactive through the use of scripts.
/Hello173/os
/Hello173/os was created on October 17th, 2025, shortly after Hello returned from a long hiatus.
It enabled users to interact with a working (albeit simple) operating system using comu links. Functions included typing into a notepad and creating documents/folders.
On October 19th, 2025, Hello added an MP4 player that allowed users to record the computer's screen.
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Playing an MP4 file -
Playing a recording of the OS' shutdown animation -
Recording the screen
/guivostop
/guivostop, which ran briefly on December 24th, 2025, was a virtual machine controlled by commands in chat. It was created by Ponali.
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Commands in chat -
Terminal -
"Browsh" -
Google -
Accessing OWOT -
Playing DOOM -
Restarting -
Playing an ASCII train animation -
Playing Telnet Star Wars -
Attempting to play Breaking Bad -
"Permission denied"
/owoterm
/owoterm is a sequel to /guivostop which was released on January 10th, 2026. See a recording of it here.
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Linux steam locomotive animation -
www.nyan.cat -
Guest-1052 attempting to play a rickroll (Sped up 8x)
